Last summer I started on my post-graduate journey to get my Social-Emotional Learning certification, and this by far has been some of the best work I have done! Now more than ever we need to reach the whole child, educating the mind the and heart at the same time. Social-emotional learning is an integral, yet… Continue reading Parents and Educators
Month: May 2020
Self Talk Part 1: Self-Talk
Truth: Self-talk is loud…really loud. Like, it has NO “inside voice” during indoor recess on the fifth straight day of rain. If you're a teacher, you totally understand that one. Think about these two questions for a moment: You planned the most amazing lesson for your observation at school or worked so hard on a… Continue reading Self Talk Part 1: Self-Talk
Happy Fri-YAY!
I like to do so many fun things with my third grade students, but a favorite of mine is a daily themed question. We have these really cool little books where we write our answers, and it's nice to look back on our ideas throughout the year. One of our Friday questions was this: Focus… Continue reading Happy Fri-YAY!
Self-Care
Self-care is giving the world the best of you, instead of what’s left of you.KATIE REED A few months ago I started a self-care lunch group for the teachers in my building. I aptly named it “A-Zen: From Finding Your A-Game to Finding Your Zen…and Everything in Between.” I went with the whole A-Z theme… Continue reading Self-Care
I’m so glad you’re here!
Hi friends, it's Shelley! I first want to welcome you and tell you how excited I am to have you join me on this amazing journey we call life. I am here to (hopefully) entertain you, motivate you, share some tips and tricks, and simply provide a little TLC when needed. So...you might be wondering… Continue reading I’m so glad you’re here!

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